Kingston’s unplaced children highlight the need for new secondary school in the borough
The number of children in Kingston without an allocated secondary school place on National Offer Day, March 1, has increased substantially this year.
Kingston residents worry new London Plan will create environmental problems
New London Plan has included Kingston for significant change which involves high density housing. Kingston residents are concerned that this could lead to environmental issues.
3.2 million households got pets during the pandemic, research shows
Animal welfare specialists have expressed concern for pets as Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, after research from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) found 3.2 million UK households got domestic creatures since the start of the pandemic.
Traffic jams in Kingston produce emission levels 76 per cent higher than national average
Drivers in Kingston spend an average of 12,534 hours in traffic delays in a lifetime and produce more than 18,000 kg of carbon emissions per car.
Over half of students say their mental health has deteriorated during Covid-19
Over a half of students have said their mental health has deteriorated according to a National Union of Student’s survey, due to the government extending periods of lockdown.
Opposition to vaccine passports gains traction
A petition against the roll-out of “vaccine passports” has amassed more than 300,000 signatures – thrice the number required for Parliament to launch a debate – and amplified concern around pressure on the public to get a jab.
Kingston Council and The Fircroft Trust unite to discuss future plans
A Kingston charity prevented from entering its premises by the council last year has said it is now working with the council to plan its future.
Does Sadiq Khan have the mayoral race wrapped up?
With a momentous lead in the latest opinion polls it looks as though London Mayor Sadiq Khan could be on course for a landslide victory in May’s mayoral election.
Schools in Kingston and Richmond to tackle racial inequalities among students
Achieving for Children conference aims to address racial inequality in schools in Kingston.
Councillors warn that Kingfisher Leisure Centre renovations will take far longer than council predicted
Kingston council promised to deliver a brand-new leisure complex by autumn 2024 after the Kingfisher leisure centre was closed in 2019, but councillors have warned that this completion date is unrealistic.
